Build a faraday motor with tips from this how-to video. In the early 1800s, physicist Michael Faraday invented the first device to convert electrical energy into mechanical motion. This is an easily built version of his motor. The magnet sets up a magnetic field, and the electrical current through the screw sets up a separate electromagnetic field around the screw. The two fields react and the result is rotation.
This video is a how-to demonstration of Eastern European Knitting, the knit stitch. Please note, this is not continental knitting, as here we knit through the back of the loop in both the knit and purl stitch. The resulting fabric appears exactly the same as both English and Continental knitting styles.
While making homemade sourdough bread does involve some time, it's not hard to do, and the results are the most amazing bread you've ever tasted. This is the real San Francisco treat: fresh-from-the-oven sourdough!
Tim Carter demonstrates how to install quarter round to hide that ugly looking gap between baseboards and flooring. Tim's use of the toe-strip shows beautiful results in the molding.
The old-fashioned way of just throwing water balloons yields unsatisfactory results. We need something bigger and better. Use this video to construct a launcher for your water balloons.
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates a simple way to cut cement backer board using an inexpensive carbide-tipped tool, much like cutting drywall. This is a great home repair project tip for your house.
The bullion knot needs a little practice to get it just right, and to be able to vary your technique to get the results you desire. Watch this video from Needle 'n Thread and get some great tips so you can do it too!
Hasek's 1929 game -- A rook and bishop against a rook and a few pawns usually results in a draw. See how to get a win out of it.
M·A·C Pro makeup artist Chantel Miller shows how to create a smoky eye look. The result is gorgeous and the steps are very simple. One of the best make-up videos - absolutely one of my favorites!
Glass Etching is stunning. Discover how easy etching glass is in this video with host Meghan Carter, where you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to etch glass. These instructions work with both glass etching stencils and homemade glass etching patterns. You'll be amazed by how quickly you can produce beautiful results with glass etching.
Chris Traylor explains how to properly tune your drum kit in order to achieve the perfect result. Tuning is so important, you'll have to watch.
This how-to video shows you how to barbecue using direct and indirect heat. Knowing the difference between the two, and knowing which method to use, will prove crucial in the quest for brilliant barbecue results.
Caulk can make a good paint job look great if applied correctly. Meghan Carter demonstrates how to caulk to achieve seamless results. With her tips you'll eliminate gaps and cracks when you use caulk around your home.
One of the uses of an ISA Server is to act as a proxy server. A proxy server allows your Windows XP and other desktop computers to make requests to the ISA Server and the ISA Server will then go and fetch the results from the internet or, if the ISA Server has cached the page(s), it can serve the pages from cache thus speeding up client browsing.
This video shows you how to color a black and white photo using Photoshop. To get a good result you need to have patience and pay attention to details - this video will help you out.
There are many ways to add or subtract saturation from images using Adobe Photoshop. This tutorial takes a look at how the Sponge Tool works, and how to get the best results when using it.
Welcome to the Everyday Dish vegan cooking show! This is a quick and easy recipe. Turn napa cabbage into vegan kimchi with excellent results!
Welcome to the Everyday Dish vegan cooking show! Chef Brian McCarthy presents No Knead to knead corned beef! Incredibly easy to assemble and the result is out of this world. You gotta try this at home.
Create a gorgeous selection of sparkily accessories with buttons, beads and jewelery wire. The simple technique gives stunning results, you'll be able to make a funky ring to match every outfit.
This video segment will show you how to install window film in your home or business. You can achieve professional results with a great cost savings by doing it yourself.
Live Trace is the hot new automated tracing capability of Adobe Illustrator CS2. In this Podcast Terry White will show you how to take a logo that was created in Photoshop CS2 and trace it using Live Trace. Because Live Traces are “Live" we’ll be able to tweak the settings to get better results.
SEO specialist Aaron Wall demonstrates some on the page search engine optimization techniques that will help your site rank better in Google's search results. The key is to improve your site's SEO while keeping it user friendly.
Open a bottle of wine with your bare hands. If you ever forget the corkscrew this is the perfect trick. All you need is a pillow, a wall, the bottle and a firm grasp. Could result in shattered glass.
This tutorial goes over how to isolation poi spins. It results from both your hand and the poi orbiting around each other, instead of just your hand moving.
Meghan Carter of AsktheDecoraor.com demonstrates how to beautifully personalize your home. You will easily produce professional results when using stencils in you home if you follow these directions.
Video shows how to start composting at home using a stainless steel compost pail. A quick and easy tip to creating compost while performing other tasks. Watch video for best results.
Lars explains how to use a tumbleweed compost bin. A very quick and easy process is key into creating compost for your garden. Watch video for best results.
In this video, Dr. Brown, a senior art director at Adobe, shows you how to use the auto blend tool in Photoshop CS3. It's amazingly simple and yields great results.
Terry White found an old faded, torn, scratched dusty photo in my grandmother’s house and while most would have just pitched it, he decided to see if he could resurrect it in Adobe Photoshop CS2. While the end result was not perfect (still a work in progress), it’s a million times better than it was and is now in a presentable condition.
Video tutorial shows how to properly clean a DVD/CD using only toothpaste or water. Once the CD/DVD is moistened with water, place toothpaste over the CD/DVD. Watch video for best results.
Elderly woman shows how to prune plants properly. Video covers which plants to prune, when to prune, cleaning prune tools and how to prune the individual plants. Watch video for best results.
Robert Jackson shows how to take a shower properly. He covers things such as shower curtains, shower structure and cleaning. Watch video for best results.
Tim Carter demonstrates how to cut crown molding properly. Easy tips and tricks lead to quality cuts and results.
If you're someone who enjoys crochet, you may want to watch this video and check out this technique. It's called the Afghan or Tunisian crochet stitch, or 'entrelac'. This is not quick stitch to do, but the results can be truly wonderful. This video is very detailed, with excellent descriptions and will help you get on the path to a new and exciting crochet creation. You will want a larger and smaller crochet needle for this project, so be sure to have both on hand.
Wheat grass is very nutritious for animals like dogs. In this video, we demonstrate how easy it is. The first step is rinsing seeds with water and letting them soak over night for 8-12 hours. After they have soaked, rinse. Evenly place the seeds on a bed of soil in a tray and cover with a paper towel. Then water thoroughly and cover with another tray. Keeping the seeds moist is very important. You should see results in 3 days when you can remove the extra tray and the paper towel. We then dem...
Anyone remember Google Goggles? Well, it's back with a new name: Google Lens. But this time, there's more machine learning and it's integrated into many different Google apps and services. The latest is the Google app for iPhones.
The ongoing war between Apple and Samsung fans will rage on once again. With the release of the iPhone XS Max, Apple has presented a stronger adversary for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, released earlier. Both stack up well against each other, providing two of the best experiences on their respective operating systems.
Has this ever happened to you: You're singing a song in your head and want to look it up on Apple Music but you just can't think of its name or even who recorded it? In iOS 12, if you can sing it, you can search for it, as the update lets you find songs in Apple Music by lyrics alone. It's like Shazam, only instead of identifying music by sound, it uses the lyrics in your head.
Whether it's for your company, your professional image, or just your personal account, making a poll on Instagram is a great way to reach out to followers, friends, family, and other users to measure their thoughts and opinions about any given topic. Instagram for Android and iOS makes it fun and simple to do so, offering the same tools to professional and personal users alike.
Analysis of photographs and social connections can be a huge component of social engineering. Understanding who a person is, as well as who they know, can establish links within a company. This information could be used by hackers to execute elaborate social engineering attacks.
